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The Pros and Cons of Historic District Designations
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31:28 - 38:11 (06:42)

Designating a neighborhood as a historic district can come with restrictions on what homeowners can and can't do with their property, and some lawmakers oppose these designations. While some argue that it keeps the neighborhood authentic, others see it as a way to keep wealth in the hands of the few.

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Historic district designation requires community support for its success, as it entails actual restrictions on homeowners' property rights.
31:28 - 33:02 (01:33)
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Historic Districts
Summary

Historic district designation requires community support for its success, as it entails actual restrictions on homeowners' property rights. Community members must understand and agree to the guidelines in order to comply with the restrictions and maintain the historical integrity of the area.

Chapter
The Pros and Cons of Historic District Designations
Episode
Selects: How Historic Districts Work
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
This podcast explores the controversy over historic preservation laws and their effects on housing affordability and inequality, as well as the pushback from Republicans in Michigan to potential federal government control.
33:02 - 36:20 (03:18)
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Historic Preservation
Summary

This podcast explores the controversy over historic preservation laws and their effects on housing affordability and inequality, as well as the pushback from Republicans in Michigan to potential federal government control.

Chapter
The Pros and Cons of Historic District Designations
Episode
Selects: How Historic Districts Work
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know
The Fox Theater in Atlanta was almost bulldozed down in the 1970s to become a bank parking lot before a celebrity benefit concert helped raised money to save it.
36:20 - 38:11 (01:50)
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Fox Theater
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The Fox Theater in Atlanta was almost bulldozed down in the 1970s to become a bank parking lot before a celebrity benefit concert helped raised money to save it. The theater's architecture and location make it a unique and charming place to be in the Old Town district.

Chapter
The Pros and Cons of Historic District Designations
Episode
Selects: How Historic Districts Work
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know